Garrick was there in seconds. He took the reins. The kings lifted me down together, arms under my shoulders and knees, carrying me through the bailey while the pack watched in silence. Lila's voice called from the steps. "Mama!"
The chambers felt too small when we reached them. The midwife was already waiting, her sleeves rolled, and water steaming in the basin.
"Put her over here on the bed and bring some fresh towels, hurry." The midwife commanded the maids.
I became unconscious and barely made it to the furs before the next contraction tore through me. I gripped Darius's hand hard enough to feel his bones shift. Kane knelt behind me, supporting my back.
"Breathe Elena, we're all here with you, take it easy." Rylan stayed at my side, voice low and steady, telling me to breathe the way he had when Lila was being born.
The birth took hours. The twins fought their way into the world the same way their fathers fought on the pass.
